January 8, 2018

Update - We will take our Grammar Test on Wednesday, January 10!! Please review practice pages along will Lessons 1.10, 1.11, Prepositions (p. 603 + notes in copybook), and Complex Sentences (Clauses notes in copybook).

Please send in Juice Boxes + water bottles for MLK Service Day.

If you child is interested in becoming an Altar Server please return paper by TOMORROW! !

Thank you for your attention to these details and cooperation with the early dismissal today!

Stay Safe and Warm!
Miss Lyons


January 5, 2018

What a week! I hope everyone is staying warm and enjoying the long weekend!

Here is a breakdown for what is happening this week:

Monday, January 8
  • Gym Class!
  • SCIENCE TEST - 4A and 4B - Chemistry, Matter and Interactions Investigations 4-5

Tuesday, January 9
  • Spanish Class!
  • MOVED TO WEDNESDAY!! - Grammar Test - Prepositions, Compound, Complex, and Run-On Sentences


Wednesday, January 10
  • Music Class
  • Hot Dog Day!
  • Spelling Test - Lesson 13


Thursday, January 11
  • Library and Technology Class!


Friday, January 12
  • Art Class
  • Religon Test - Chapter 10
  • Vocabulary Test - Lessons 13 & 14


Science Test on Investigations 4 and 5 will be on January 4 (4A) and January 5 (4B) ---> Study Guide

This will also be sent to 4A and 4B through Google Classroom.


December 21, 2017

I am so grateful to work in such a caring community. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the thoughtful gifts.

It was a joy to watch your children in the Christmas show this past week and get ourselves into the Christmas spirit. I am looking forward to spending time with family and friends this Christmas season and hope that you take the time to do the same.

Thinking ahead to 2018 (I can hardly believe it) there are a few things to keep in mind.

This Week:
  • January 1 - No School
  • January 2 - School Resumes!!
  • January 3 - Pizza Day!
  • January 4 - Science Test (4A)
  • January 5 - Science Test (4B)
  • January 5 - Grammar Test - Prepositions, Compound, Run-on, and Complex Sentences

Looking Ahead:
  • January 10 - Hot Dog Day
  • January 15 - No School, MLK Day of Service
  • January 17 - Pizza Day!


Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, New Year,


Miss Lyons
December 15, 2017

I cannot believe that Christmas is right around the corner! I hope that everyone is enjoying the season and getting ready for Christmas! Over the holidays please be sure to restock pencil cases/ art boxes as we are running low on pens, pencils. etc. Thank you for all that you do for your children each day!

We have lots to look forward in the next few days!

This Week:
  • December 18 - K-5 Christmas Show, 7pm Mount St. Joseph Academy
    • Please arrive at 6:30 and go to stage, the dress for the evening is black bottoms and a white top, remember the stage gets warm so think light! Shepherds have their own directions!
  • December 19 - 6-8 Christmas Show, 7pm Mount St. Joseph Academy
  • December 20 - Reading Test - Lesson 12
  • December 20 - Pizza Day!
  • December 21 - Spelling Test - Lesson 12

Coming Up:
  • December 22 - January 1 - Christmas Holiday
  • January 2 - School Resumes!


Have a great weekend!
Miss Lyons



December 8, 2017

We had a busy week! If you are able please stop by to Book Fair at Barnes and Noble in the Metroplex from 6-8pm. We have a few tests next week. Please be sure to review and study a bit each night.

This Week:
  • December 12- Spelling Test - Lesson 11
  • December 13 - Hot Dog Day
  • December 13 - Math Test - Topic 7
  • December 14 - Social Studies Test
  • December 15 - Vocabulary Test - Lessons 11 and 12
  • Religion Test - Chapter 9
Coming Up:
  • December 18 - K-5 Christmas Show, 7pm Mount St. Joseph Academy
  • December 19 - 6-8 Christmas Show, 7pm Mount St. Joseph Academy
  • December 20 - Pizza Day!
  • December 22 - January 1 - Christmas Holiday

Have a great week!

Miss Lyons



December 6, 2017

Today we got our report cards. You will see that in 4th grade the children get NUMBER grades for each subject. These grades should not come as a surprise if you have been checking up on OptionC. Please be sure to return the envelope SIGNED tomorrow or Friday.

I hope you all have a wonderful evening!

Miss Lyons


December 1, 2017

I cannot believe the 1st Trimester is coming to a close and it is already December! Time sure does fly.

A few requests... We are running low on tissues (colds have been among us) and pens/pencils have been missing/running low on ink. If you are able to send in tissues that would be greatly appreciated. Also, please be sure your child's pencil case is stocked with the proper writing utensils.

In other news... The Christmas show is coming, students are to wear black bottoms and a white top. Remember the stage can be warm so the lighter the better! Students who are shepherds got separate instructions.

THIS WEEK:
  • December 5 - Religion Test - Chapter 8
  • December 5 - Theme 2 Test
  • December 6 - Pizza Day!
  • December 8 - 9am School Mass
  • December 8 - Topic 7 Test! -- MOVED to NEXT WEEK - Date TBD Either 12/12 or 12/13

COMING UP:
  • December 13 - Hot Dog Day
  • December 18 - K-5 Christmas Show, 7pm Mount St. Joseph Academy
  • December 19 - 6-8 Christmas Show, 7pm Mount St. Joseph Academy
  • December 20 - Pizza Day!
  • December 22 - January 1 - Christmas Holiday



November 21, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving Break! I am thankful to be at St. Gen's and and sending thanks to all. I hope you are able to enjoy the next few days with family and friends. Please take the time to be with family and enjoy all of God's blessings he shares with us each day.

While looking ahead, the Trimester ends on December 1. There are a few things to be done next week.

This Week:

Coming Up :
  • December 6 - Pizza Day!
  • December 8 - 9am School Mass
  • December 13 - Hot Dog Day
  • December 18 - K-5 Christmas Show, 7pm Mount St. Joseph Academy
  • December 19 - 6-8 Christmas Show, 7pm Mount St. Joseph Academy
  • December 20 - Pizza Day!
  • December 22 - January 1 - Christmas Holiday


November 19, 2017

I hope everyone has enjoyed the weekend. We have a short week coming up and much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Before the break begins there are a few things to get done.

This Week:
  • November 21 - Topic 5 Math Test
  • November 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break

Coming Up:
  • November 29 - Science Test - Investigations 1-3
  • November 29 - Nugget Day!
  • December 1 - 1st Trimester Ends



November 14, 2017

Two new reminders:
1. We will have a dress down day tomorrow, November 15 with a Theme of Fall Colors. This is a FREE dress down day!
2. Our Turkey Persuasive Story is due on Google Classroom Friday, November 17. We conferenced today and had time to work on them in class. More class time is not guaranteed so please work on these at home!

Have a great night!
Miss Lyons


November 12, 2017
I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend and taking time to catch up on rest and relaxation. We have a busy week coming up with tests so please be sure to take time to study and not leave it to the last minute.

This Week:
  • November 14 - Religion Test - Chapter 5
  • November 15 - Pizza Day
  • November 16 - Reading Test - Lesson 9
  • November 16 - Vocabulary Test- Lessons 8 and 9
  • November 17 - Face to Face Lunches
  • November 17 - Nouns Test
  • November 17 - Spelling Test - Lesson 9

Coming Up:
  • November 21 - Math Test - Topic 5
  • November 22 - November 24 - No School



November 5, 2017

We had a great time on our Field Trip! Huge Shout out and Thanks to Mrs. DiBlasi, Mrs, Jacquinto Mr. Morris, and Mr. Santangelo. We have a great time with our fish friends.

We had a busy week with tests but all grades are up for viewing on OptionC. Please check them out!

Here are a few reminders for upcoming events.

This Week:
  • November 8 - Hot Dog Day
  • November 8 - Spelling Test - Lesson 8
  • November 10 - Noon Dismissal
  • November 10 - Designer Bag Bingo

Coming Up:
  • November 15 - Pizza Day
  • November 17 - Face to Face Lunches
  • November 22 - November 24 - No School

October 27, 2017
Happy Friday! We have had a busy week! Thank you for all your help with our Cheeseburger Book Reports! They look awesome! I hope you are enjoying the fall weather and are ready for the days ahead.

There are many events coming up in the coming days so please be mindful of them.

This Week:
  • October 30 - Winter Uniform Begins! Please see handbook for details.
  • October 31 - Field Trip to the Adventure Aquarium.
    • Chaperones- Please arrive in the office at 8:40 and bring a bag for your groups lunches.
    • Students - Please wear Gym Uniform and bring a brown bag lunch, NO GLASS BOTTLES. Thank you.
  • November 1 - School Mass, 9am
  • November 1 - Pizza Day
  • November 2 - Religion Test - Chapter 4
  • November 2 - Reading Comprehension Test - Lesson 7
  • November 3 - Spelling Test - Lesson 7
  • November 3 - Math Test - Topic 4

Coming Up:
  • November 8 - Hot Dog Day
  • November 10 - Noon Dismissal
  • November 10 - Designer Bag Bingo
  • November 15 - Pizza Day
  • November 17 - Face to Face Lunches
  • November 22 - November 24 - No School


October 20, 2017
I have enjoyed meeting with you for Parent-Teacher conferences to discuss your child's progress so far this year. We have been working hard on various projects and the children are doing great. All grades are up to date on Option C for your viewing.

A few reminders for next week: The book report is DUE on Friday, October 27! Please follow the directions on Google Classroom. (Cut out the book report and bring it to school for assembly).

We will also have a Science Test on Thursday October 26 (4A) and Friday October 27 (4B). The study guide is under Study Guides and Rubrics Tab!!!

This Week:
  • October 23- No School
  • October 25 - Nugget Day
  • October 25 - Spelling Test - Lesson 6
  • October 26- Science Test (4A)
  • October 27 - Science Test (4B)
  • October 27 - Vocabulary Test - Lessons 6&7
  • October 27 - Trunk or Treat
  • October 27 - Face to Face Lunches

Coming Up:
  • October 31 - Field Trip
  • November 1 - 9am School Mass
  • November 1 - Pizza Day





October 13, 2017

Happy Friday! Thank you to all who have returned Field Trip Forms and Signed Up for Conferences. If you haven't done so Conference Scheduling Closes TONIGHT. The link was sent in an e-mail from Sister Theresa. I look forward to meeting with you next week!

Please also send in any remaining Field Trip Forms. We will also be making a scarecrow with the theme of SGS Spirit. Anything you can send in would be greatly appreciated (all will be returned). Please have this in by October 17.

In other news... The Book Report is up on Google Classroom, again please DOWNLOAD and OPEN it in WORD. When you open it in Google Classroom you might need to right-click to download it.

Also, a message from our Marketing Director. SGS+Matching+Gift+Ad.jpg

THIS WEEK:
  • October 17 - Picture Day!
  • October 17 - Theme 1 Test (Reading, Vocabulary, Spelling)
  • October 17 - Religion Test - Chapter 3
  • October 18 - Progress Reports
  • October 18 - Pizza Day!
  • October 18- Spelling Test - Lesson 5
  • October 18 - Topic 3 Math Test!
  • October 19 - Beatitudes Quiz - MUST BE MEMORIZED
  • October 19 - 20 - Parent Teacher Conferences

COMING UP:
  • October 23 - No School
  • Week of October 23 - Science Test - Be on the look out for a study guide coming soon!
  • October 25 - Nugget Day
  • October 27 - Book Report Due
  • October 27 - Trunk or Treat
  • October 30 - Winter Uniform
  • October 31 - Field Trip!


October 11, 2017

Update: We will NOT be having our Theme 1 Test on Friday, it is pushed to October 17. We will be having a Lesson 5 Vocabulary Test.

October 8, 2017
Happy October! We have been off to a great start this school year and tests and projects are up and running.

We have a BOOK REPORT due on October 27. The document is on Google Classroom. Please download it in WORD and type in the information.

Thank you for all who came out to the Home and School Meeting and suported the Golf Outing this past week. Your support for SGS is appreciated.

Here are a few reminders for events coming up:

THIS WEEK:
  • October 10 - Spelling Test - Lesson 4
  • October 11 - Grammar Test - Lessons 1.1-1.7
  • October 11 - Hot Dog Day
  • October 13 - Theme 1 Reading Test

COMING UP:
  • October 15 - SSJ Founder's Day
  • October 17 - Picture Day
  • October 18 - Pizza Day
  • October 19-20 - Conferences
  • October 23 - No School
  • October 25 - Nugget Day
  • October 27 - Trunk or Treat


September 29, 2017
Happy Friday! We have had a great week! Tests are rolling and grades will be posted to OptionC in a timely matter. Please be sure to keep an eye on them. When communication envelopes are sent home please intial tests and return them by Friday.

Here are a few details about events coming up:

THIS WEEK:
  • October 2 - Golf Outing
  • October 3 - Spelling Test - Lesson3
  • October 3 - Reading Olympics 245-315
  • October 4 - Pizza Day!
  • October 5 - H&S Parent Meeting - 7pm Parish Hall
  • October 5 - Dress Down Day - $1
  • October 5 - Religion Test - Chapter 2
  • October 5 - Math Test - Topic 2
  • October 6 - ELA - Reading Test Lesson 4, Vocabulary Test - Lessons 3&4
  • October 6 - School Mass 9am

COMING UP:
  • October 11 - Hot Dog Day
  • October 15 - SSJ Founder's Day
  • October 17 - Picture Day
  • October 18 - Pizza Day
  • October 19-20 - Conferences
  • October 23 - No School
  • October 25 - Nugget Day
  • October 27 - Trunk or Treat

September 26, 2017

IF YOU ARE ABLE TO VOLUNTEER AS A ROOM PARENT PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP. We did not get enough volunteers and we need more. If you are able, please e-mail me ASAP.

If your child is interested in joining band, please have the forms in by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29.

Thank you for your attention to these important details.

Have a great night!

Miss Lyons





September 24, 2017
I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend and the extra day off tomorrow! We have a few quizzes and tests coming up this week. If you are able to help out as a room parent please let me know. We are still in need of volunteers. Please be sure to check out the weekly news tab for this weeks events.
Here are a few reminders for the week ahead:

THIS WEEK
  • September 25- No School
  • September 26 - Spelling Test Lesson 2
  • September 27- Reading Test Lesson 2
  • September 28 - Science Quiz - STUDY GUIDE ---> Study Guide and Rubrics Tab
COMING UP:
  • October 2 - Golf Outing
  • October 4 - Pizza Day!

September 15, 2017

Thank you so much for joining us for Back to School Night. It was wonderful to see all of you last night. If you are interested in helping out as a room parent we are still in need of volunteers. We have had a great first full week of school and I am looking forward to what is in store for the rest of the year. Please be sure to check the weekly schedule tab each week.
Here are a few reminders for the week ahead:

THIS WEEK:
  • Monday - Wear GYM Uniform!
  • Tuesday - Band Demonstration!
  • September 19 - Spelling Test - Lesson 1
  • September 21 - Religion Test - Chapter 1
  • September 21 - Math Test Topic 1
  • September 22 - Vocabulary Test - Lessons 1 and 2

COMING UP:
  • September 25 - No School, Professional Development Day

- Miss Lyons

September 10, 2017
We had a great first week of school! I am looking forward to seeing everyone at Back to School Night on Thursday. If you haven't done so already, please be sure all workbooks and your child's homework book are covered in clear contact paper. We have 3 textbooks that will travel from school to home and I ask that these are either covered in Book Sox or Brown Paper. If you choose book sox please send them to school. I will send other textbooks home for covering in brown paper.

Specials begin this week, WE HAVE GYM ON MONDAY. Be sure to wear the proper gym uniform and bring a water bottle.


Please check the "Weekly News" Tab for more details about the week!

THIS WEEK :

  • September 11 - CARES Begins
  • September 12 - 9am School Mass, Student Council Installation
  • September 13 - Back to School Night 5-8
  • September 14 - Back to School Night 1-4

COMING UP:
  • September 25 - No School, Professional Development Day

Thank you,
Miss Lyons



September 3, 2017

Welcome Back to School! I am looking forward to seeing everyone on September 6. I hope that you have enjoyed the summer break and are ready for a great year in 4th Grade! Please feel free to browse the website and familiarize yourself with the various tabs. Here are a few reminders for this week as well as what is coming up:

THIS WEEK:
  • September 6 - First Day of School!
    • Please be sure to bring all supplies, labeled with your name!
    • Please be sure to bring your reading response papers and Splash Math Certificate if you were able to print it. ( I know we had some difficulties).
  • September 7 - FULL Day of School!
  • September 8 - FULL Day of School!

COMING UP:
  • September 11 - CARES Begins
  • September 12 - 9am School Mass, Student Council Installation
  • September 13 - Back to School Night 5-8
  • September 14 - Back to School Night 1-4
  • September 25 - No School, Professional Development Day